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On the evening of May 26th, during Soobin Hoang Son's first concert in Hanoi, the modern musical atmosphere was illuminated by traditional melodies, transporting the audience back to the cultural roots of Northern Vietnam. On his first solo live concert stage, Soobin skillfully incorporated folk elements, especially with the touching appearance of his father, People's Artist Huynh Tu.
The highlight that made the concert unique and moving was the performance recreating the atmosphere of a Northern Vietnamese village right in the heart of the capital. Soobin not only showcased his innovative musical style but also collaborated with People's Artist Huynh Tu to create a special skit: a father and son going to the market, spreading out a mat and singing traditional folk songs. This simple, rustic image transported viewers back to familiar and cherished aspects of traditional culture.
The father and son duo, both artists, livened up the My Dinh Athletics Stadium with their performances of Xam and Quan Ho folk songs, standing out just as much as the modern songs that made "pop-ballad prince" Soobin famous.
In this performance, Soobin personally played the bầu, an instrument deeply rooted in Vietnamese folk culture, and sang with his father the narrative-filled xẩm songs. This performance was not only a generational exchange but also a subtle blend of modern music and traditional values. Following this, Soobin continued to captivate the audience with a completely new arrangement of the song "Mục hạ vô nhân," incorporating the famous xẩm market style. He also revealed that the full version of this arrangement will be released soon, promising to further spread folk music to a wider audience.
After the meaningful performance, Soobin couldn't hold back his emotions as he shared about his first time singing a duet with his father on a big stage. He revealed that he had initially worried his father wouldn't agree when he asked to perform, but People's Artist Huynh Tu responded with wholehearted support: "Whatever you want me to do, I will do my best."
When cultural heritage reigns supreme.
Soobin also expressed his deep gratitude to his father, who was his first music teacher and taught him to play the zither from the age of 3. "My father taught me the zither, exposing me to music from a very young age. Since I was little, I've always seen him composing and writing music until 3 or 4 in the morning. When I pursued music, I also wrote until 4 in the morning and always thought of my father," the singer confided. The story of People's Artist Huynh Tu's tireless songwriting nights deeply inspired Soobin and shaped his musical path.
People's Artist Huynh Tu appeared in the middle of the program, opening the explosive folk music segment.
As for People's Artist Huynh Tu, he couldn't hide his pride and happiness at performing Xam singing with his son at the concert. Although he hadn't been on stage for 18 years, he had put in his best effort to create a memorable and meaningful performance with Soobin.
Soobin showed his appreciation for traditional music in his solo concert.
Not only did Soobin and People's Artist Huynh Tu captivate the audience with their zither playing and Xam singing, but they also charmed viewers with touching and proud moments in the two songs "Muc Ha Vo Nhan" and "Ngoi Tua Man Thuyen". For Soobin, this is an unforgettable memory, demonstrating his continuation of his father's work in preserving and promoting folk music. The male singer had long cherished the idea of bringing these Vietnamese-influenced songs to the stage after the success of "Trong Com", and now that wish has been fulfilled.
During the grand musical event, SOOBIN didn't forget to share his roots on the stage of his first solo live concert.
Once again, the collaboration between Soobin and SlimV brought the essence of Vietnamese folk culture to life impressively on a modern music stage. This combination is deeply traditional yet imbued with the spirit of modern Vietnamese people, skillfully and seamlessly blending contemporary music, traditional instruments, and folk art. On stage, the father and son duo performed in perfect harmony, even inviting audience members onto the stage to participate in mini-games of singing and dancing to their chosen folk melodies, creating an incredibly intimate and exciting atmosphere.
Soobin's concert was not just a musical feast, but also a story about family love, appreciation for roots, and the artist's relentless pursuit of creativity.
